Cessna 210 accident near Lovelock, Nevada, June 5, 1982
On June 5, 1982, a Cessna 210, registered N7347E, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lovelock, Nevada (Derby Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 5, 1982
- Place
- Lovelock, Nevada · Derby Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210 · all 210s on the register
- Registration
- N7347E · no longer on the register · serial 57047
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
DURING ARRIVAL, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE FSS. HE WAS UNAWARE THAT THE FSS STATION HAD ALREADY CLOSED. HE OBSERVED THE WIND SOCK AND ELECTED TO LAND ON RUNWAY 01 WITH A WIND FROM 325 DEGREES AT 30 KNOTS. ON FINAL APPROACH, A DISTINCT CRAB OF ABOUT 20 TO 25 DEGREES WAS REQUIRED TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT ALIGNED WITH THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE CENTERLINE WITH NO FLAPS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STAY ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT A 20 DEGREE ANGLE. THE NOSEWHEEL HIT A 10 INCH SAND DUNE, THE NOSE GEAR FAILED, AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 510 hours in all; 350 in this make and model; 4 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 420 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,138 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 57 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,900 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-470-E (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Flite INC
The flight
- Departed from: DBS Dubois NV at 4:00 pm
- Destination: 3CA7 Greenfield CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 1, 5,530 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 325° at 30 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; clear
- Temperature: 158°F (70°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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